Author: Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve is a Daystar University graduate with a BA in Electronic Media. He began his career as a newsreader at Ghetto Radio 89.5 before serving as a producer and radio host at Radio Thome 88.1 FM in Kitui for four years. Erastus further honed his skills with an attachment at BBC East Africa Correspondence. He is the founder of Channel 15 News, where he leads news coverage, social media management, and digital marketing. Well-versed in event organizing, Erastus combines his media expertise with a keen understanding of social media dynamics to shape local and national narratives.
Former two-time presidential contender Mwalimu Mohammed Abduba Dida is now a free man — walking out of a U.S. correctional facility after serving a three-year jail term for stalking and intimidating his American wife. Dida, known for his fiery rhetoric and humorous takes during presidential debates, had been locked up in the Midwestern United States since November 18, 2022, following his conviction in a dramatic court case that captured international headlines. Initially sentenced to seven years behind bars, Dida was scheduled for release on April 3, 2029. But in a surprise turn of events, American authorities granted him early parole,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Tuesday appeared before the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) in a crucial session that could shape the future of Kenya’s electoral landscape. The meeting, led by Deputy Commission Secretary for Support Services, Obadiah Keitany, MBS, centered on three pivotal bills: The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2024. With the bills currently at the Committee stage, IEBC presented strong positions on key areas of concern, sparking intense deliberations and raising eyebrows among lawmakers and observers alike. At the heart…
Police in Kitui Central Constituency, Township Ward have arrested a middle-aged woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the chest following a domestic dispute in the Kunda Kindu area on Tuesday morning. The suspect, who is reportedly the daughter of a local chief, was apprehended at the scene and is currently in police custody as investigations begin. The victim was rushed to Kitui County Referral Hospital, where he remains in critical condition under oxygen support. Speaking to Channel 15 News via phone, an officer who didnt want to be on record since he is not authorized to speak to press…
Speaker Goes on the Offensive, Vows to Crush Hidden Forces Undermining Kitui Governance Embattled County Assembly Speaker Hon. Kelvin Kinengo Katisya has sensationally accused a group of rogue cartel contractors of deliberately engineering the ongoing tension between the Kitui Executive and the Assembly — in what he calls a desperate attempt to avoid accountability and continue fleecing the county unchecked. Speaking on Easter Sunday at AIC Church Mumbuni in Migwani Ward during a powerful church service and fundraiser for the church’s development, Kinengo did not hold back. He unleashed a scathing attack on unnamed contractors whom he claimed have been…
Beijing, China – April 22, 2025 — President William Ruto has landed in Beijing to a grand reception, marking the beginning of a crucial four-day State Visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping — a visit that could redefine the trajectory of Kenya-China relations for decades to come. In what is being hailed as a diplomatic masterstroke, President Ruto’s mission is clear: to deepen and broaden the historical, economic, and cultural ties that have underpinned Kenya’s warm relations with China over the years. “This visit is not just about friendship — it’s about unlocking a new chapter of…
Shock and suspicion have gripped the Nairobi political landscape following the sudden death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve, who passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital along Kiambu Road. According to Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ngondi, the MCA was on his way to town today morning around 9.30 am when he complained about a sharp pain on his chest and developed breathing problems. He shortly thereafter collapsed in his car. The body has been taken to Lee Funeral Home. Munuve’s death comes just days after he shook City Hall to its core with a bombshell exposé…
The Vatican has released a solemn image of Pope Francis lying in rest inside the chapel of Santa Marta, the very place where he celebrated Mass almost daily throughout his papacy. The poignant photograph shows the late pontiff dressed in simple white papal vestments, his hands gently clasped, surrounded by candles and floral tributes in the quiet sanctuary. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away earlier this week at the age of 88. His death marked the end of a historic papacy defined by humility, reform, and outspoken advocacy for the poor and marginalized. The chapel of Santa Marta,…
Damning investigations into the Mediheal Organ trafficking scandal has revealed that a shocking majority of kidney donors involved in transplants at the Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret were young people from the Mt Kenya region — raising disturbing questions about the exploitation of vulnerable populations in a suspected international organ trafficking network. The revelations come in the wake of a confidential report and an official letter from global health and human rights agencies that flagged suspicious transplant activities at the facility, prompting both national and international investigations. Between November 2018 and March 2024, Mediheal Hospital conducted 382 kidney transplants. An overwhelming…
The recent opinion poll by Channel 15 Digital placing Dr Irene Kasalu firmly ahead in the Kitui 2027 gubernatorial race has sent ripples through the county’s entrenched political establishment. Known colloquially as the “Kitui Mafias”—a loosely-knit group of political and economic elites—these power players have historically pulled strings behind the scenes, resisting any serious challenge to the male-dominated status quo. Yet, if the poll is anything to go by, the people of Kitui seem increasingly ready for a different kind of leadership—one that breaks from patriarchal politics and embraces inclusivity, accountability, and development-oriented governance. Globally, women-led governments have proven to…
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, marking the end of a transformative papacy that spanned more than a decade. The beloved pontiff passed away early this morning, leaving the global Catholic community in mourning. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, in a statement released by the Vatican, conveyed the sorrow of the Holy See: “With deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church… He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and…